Sen. Graham Grills DNI’s Brooker on Whether His Conversations w/ Foreign Leaders Has Been Monitored

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GRAHAM: "Can I find that out, yes or no? Do I have the legal right as a United States senator to find out if my government is monitoring conversation between me and a foreign leader and if anybody had access to that conversation?"
BROOKER: "We have worked with the chair and ranking member of the intelligence committees to support member requests for questions on gates — "
GRAHAM: "So, is it legal or not? Does the law allow me to get that information?"
BROOKER: "It's my understanding, senator, we have that request from you and we are —"
GRAHAM: "Yeah, it was like months ago. Am I ever going to get it in my lifetime? And if you're not going to give it to me, tell me why."
GRASSLEY: "I'm not stopping you. I wish my colleagues would appreciate what he's trying to do here and give him a little extra time. So, proceed."
GRAHAM: "So what's the deal?"
GRASSLEY: "In other words, I want you to proceed until you get an answer."
GRAHAM: "Yes, sir."
GRASSLEY: "If there's anything in this country people are entitled to, it's entitled to at least an answer to their question."
GRAHAM: "I'm violently agreeing with you. So, if i were you, I'd answer my question because he's mad."